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Alligator blood” is one of the oldest terms in poker.
It refers to any player who seems both resistant to the endless psychological blows (have you seen how long those competitions can last?), but also competitive enough to keep pounding away on others when they’re ahead.
Difficult to kill, relentless until the end.
If it’s good enough for poker stars -- and alligators -- it’s good enough for our team at Greenlight Guru. 
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When talent acquisition leaders select their own recruitment team members who will fill their organization’s entry-level roles, what kind of people should they look for?
Specifically, given generational changes and changes to HR technology, do you know what qualities will serve your college or campus recruiters best?
Ann Zaslow-Rethaber's insight:
We all know that the skills it takes to recruit for executive leadership roles is different than the skills it takes to recruit for lower level roles.
So how about the unique qualities and skills that make up a successful college recruiter?
Check out this short article to make sure that you are staffing your college recruitment team with the best people possible to ensure success.
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The difference between top and average performers isn’t technical skill.
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Scan any reviews of a top-rated company on Glassdoor, and you’ll quickly get a birds-eye view of what matters most to employees. Employee perks.
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Sales has traditionally been a male-dominated environment, but over the last few decades, more and more women have entered this career and thrived.
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Resilience isn’t something you have or don’t have. It’s a skill that must be practiced and fine-tuned.
Ann Zaslow-Rethaber's insight:
Food for thought.....resilience can be LEARNED, and you can teach it to your team.
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Every remarkable person is obsessed with something. Maybe it’s fame, power, or money. But others are obsessed with food, speed, or building things. At least one person was obsessed with precision.
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You can’t predict the path forward when facing new challenges.
But leading a new team, thanks to “Tuckman’s Stages,” has elements of predictability.
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At WD-40 about 60% believe they can achieve their career goals without leaving the company. The strategy is simple, but not necessarily easy.*
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It's never too late to reinvent yourself. Take it from Paul Tasner -- after working continuously for other people for 40 years, he founded his own start-up at age 66, pairing his idea for a business with his experience and passion. And he's not alone. As he shares in this short, funny and inspirational talk, seniors are increasingly indulging their entrepreneurial instincts -- and seeing great success.
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Do you ever feel that business life can be hostile? Maybe you have a boss that doesn’t appreciate you. Or a client that treats you like dirt.
Ann Zaslow-Rethaber's insight:
Over the years we have seen countless candidates that had the technical expertise to thrive in their careers, yet continually failed.
Talking with these individuals, a common thread always seemed to be there....a distinct lack of social skills, or Emotional Intelligence.
The good news is that you can improve your Emotional Intelligence.
Read on to learn 3 easy ways to improve your EI, starting today!
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In all my years managing people no one has ever asked me to criticize them. Sure, I’ve been asked for my opinion, but criticism is viewed as a bad thing. People tend to want to avoid criticism and get defensive when it comes their way. Yet it really doesn’t need to be that way.
Ann Zaslow-Rethaber's insight:
ExecuNet, a leading site for executive job search, career path, and leadership advice offers terrific advice in this article on providing feedback in a positive manner.
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People don’t listen, learn, and improve in know-it-all organizations. They’re too busy proving they’re right.
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Background checks, online searches and tests for candidates can be key practices when you're hiring.
Ann Zaslow-Rethaber's insight:
Making a bad hire costs companies time, money and momentum that can never be regained.
As executive recruiters, we are constantly looking for additional ways we can increase the odds of making great matches, and decrease the percentage of bad ones.
Beyond conducting the standard background checks and on-line testing, check out 3 additional steps that you can take in order to further vet your candidates.
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From now until the end of the year it is a challenge to get prospects to make buying decisions.
Savvy sales pros, though, are engaging businesses that are sitting on piles of cash and demonstrating how smart buying decisions now can add value to the business while reducing their overall tax burden.
Ann Zaslow-Rethaber's insight:
Check out another terrific video from one of my favorite sales trainers, Jeb Blount.
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Without consistent human oversight, AI-powered HR solutions may embed bias into the hiring process.
Ann Zaslow-Rethaber's insight:
At this point I think we can all agree on the vast benefits of having a diverse workforce.
The question now should be how we can make sure that we are truly looking at all viable candidates, and going the extra mile to identify diversity candidates that may not have come to our attention previously.
There has been much discussion in the recruiting world on the benefits of utilizing AI to identify candidates, in the hopes that this would prevent any subconscious screening behaviors that defeat the end goal.
Read on to hear some thought provoking suggestions on how AI may not be the easy solution that many have hoped it would be.
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The only way to achieve greater success using old methods is to work harder. But doing more with less has a limited lifespan.
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AI sees data whereas humans sense emotion and this is something that will not be changing in the foreseeable future.
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Leadership success centers on bringing out the best in others, even your boss.
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I asked a question that drained a leader’s energy. She’s facing new challenges and feels trapped.
But there’s a limit.
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If you had the choice, would you choose high or low status?
Ann Zaslow-Rethaber's insight:
The greater your status, the bigger your platform is to make a positive impact.
Read on to learn 3 ways to increase your status.
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Power and authority:
Those worthy of power and authority feel humility and responsibility when they receive it.
Those unworthy, feel arrogance.
Ann Zaslow-Rethaber's insight:
Thought provoking article , well worth the read.
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How often have you started a new habit that you already quit after several days? If you’re like me in the past, the answer is something like, “all the time.”
Ann Zaslow-Rethaber's insight:
Everyone can dream.
The difference between those that succeed and hit their goals and the ones that don't is simple...they are able to implement their strategies.
And what single trait keeps people from implementing their strategies?
Procrastination.
Learn this strategy, teach it to your children, and see your dreams come to reality.
Yes, it really is that simple!
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Gallup’s research reveals that about one in 10 people possess the talent to manage.” (Gallup)
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Have you ever wondered if you’re missing some of the functions within LinkedIn that may help you with your business?
Ann Zaslow-Rethaber's insight:
Yet another fantastic article by LinkedIn expert Melonie Dodaro, offering 17 tips tips to utilize LinkedIn to the fullest.
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